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Active Transportation Fund
Supports infrastructure projects for safer, more accessible active transportation
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 9, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
The Active Transportation Fund provides up to $50 million per capital project to support active transportation infrastructure across Canada. It funds planning and capital projects that help build, improve, and make active transportation safer and more accessible.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : April 9, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Planning for active transportation networks.
- New construction of active transportation infrastructure.
- Enhancement of existing active transportation infrastructure.
- Design and safety improvements that encourage active transportation.
Documents Needed
- Project proposal
- Supporting documents
- KML file of project location
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal, local, and regional governments
- Provincial and territorial governments
- Public sector bodies
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Indigenous recipients
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- For-profit organizations
- Federal entities, including federal Crown corporations
Eligible expenses
- Capital costs, design and planning costs.
- Indigenous consultation and engagement costs.
- Costs for meeting program requirements.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Furnishing and non-fixed assets not essential to the project.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed for eligibility and merit.
- Final selection considers regional distribution, project type, and equitable access.
- Successful applicants are later asked to sign a funding agreement.
- Applicants are notified of funding decisions in writing.
Additional information
- The application period is currently closed.
- At least 10% of total funds is set aside for Indigenous recipients.
- A mailing list is available for updates.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Active Transportation Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Active Transportation Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Active Transportation Fund?
The Active Transportation Fund provides up to $50 million per capital project to support active transportation infrastructure across Canada. It funds planning and capital projects that help build, improve, and make active transportation safer and more accessible.
How much funding can be received?
Active Transportation Fund Funds up to $50,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Active Transportation Fund program?
To be eligible for the Active Transportation Fund program, you must:
Eligible recipient type
Active transportation project
Planning or capital stream
What expenses are eligible under Active Transportation Fund?
Planning for active transportation networks.
New construction of active transportation infrastructure.
Enhancement of existing active transportation infrastructure.
Design and safety improvements that encourage active transportation.
Who can I contact for more information about the Active Transportation Fund?
You can contact Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC) by email at ATF-FTA@infc.gc.ca.
Where is the Active Transportation Fund available?
The Active Transportation Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Active Transportation Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Active Transportation Fund is a Grant and Funding